Job At Ariel Glaser Pediatric AIDS Healthcare Initiative (AGPAHI) -Senior Program Officer, Clinical Services

 

Overview

The Ariel Glaser Pediatric AIDS Healthcare Initiative (AGPAHI) is a non-governmental organisation that plays a pivotal role in complementing the Government of Tanzania’s efforts towards the attainment of its development goals. AGPAHI strives to provide quality and integrated HIV/AIDS health services to children and families. AGPAHI supports the provision of high-quality HIV and other health services and ensures that efforts are well-integrated into existing regional and district health systems.
AGPAHI is implementing various projects that are highly demanding and thus the organization is looking for a motivated, result driven, qualified and competent staff to fill the following positions. Please visit our website at www.agpahi.or.tz for detailed job descriptions about the position.
Job Title: Senior Program Officer, Clinical Services (2 Posts)
Location: Mwanza
Reporting to: Regional Program Coordinator

Purpose of the post

The purpose of this job is to assist the RPC in a supervisory role and to offer technical assistance to the Program officers, regions and councils to provide quality integrated HIV and AIDS care and treatment services to the affected patients and their families. Further, this role is responsible for ensuring the implementation of the clinical services activities at the sub-grantee level in line with the work plans set and agreed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine or Social Sciences from a recognized institution, preferably with strong Knowledge in HIV and background in public health. MPH or equivalent will be an added advantage
• Current registration with the Medical Council of Tanganyika or equivalent professional body
• Three (5) years of relevant work experience
• Knowledge of the current clinical services guidelines, standards, tools, and best practices;
• Knowledge of national guidelines on HIV/AIDS;
• Previous experience working with international and local partners;

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV (not exceeding four pages) and names and contact information of three referees before close of business on Friday 8th March, 2019 to the Human Resources and Administration Manager, Ariel Glaser Pediatric AIDS Healthcare Initiative, by e-mail to recruitment@agpahi.or.tz Please mention the title of the position in your email and do not attach any document other than the CV and cover letter.
AGPAHI is an equal opportunity employer, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.